From contraception to menopause: why women face a higher risk of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It places a huge burden on families, health systems and societies. Increasingly, strokes are...
This blood pressure number can predict future dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found an important clue that could help us understand how blood pressure affects the aging brain.
Their recent...
Gout drug may lower heart attack and stroke risk
A medicine that has been used for years to treat gout might also help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A new Cochrane...
Scientists discover a new cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Simple foods that help lower stroke risk
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because it bursts.
When this happens,...
Veteran’s children rally to care for him after a stroke
Carlos Lopez served nearly two decades in the U.S. Navy before he received life-changing news. He was 44 when doctors diagnosed him with Stage...
Reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol to very low levels may protect stroke survivors
People who have had an ischemic stroke—a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel—face a high risk of having another stroke or heart problem.
Because...
New drug effectively prevents first heart attacks and strokes
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has brought encouraging news for people at high risk of heart disease.
The large clinical trial...
How type 2 diabetes quietly changes your brain health over time
Our bodies are complex and fascinating, and understanding how they work is key to staying healthy. One common condition that affects millions of people...
High blood pressure increases your stroke risk significantly, study finds
A new study shows that delaying or preventing high blood pressure could be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of...